Cruise fromSydney (White Bay), Australia

Sydney Airport is only located a 20-minute train ride from the Sydney central business district (CBD), the city's pulsing business and retail heart. Make this your home base during your cruise — you can easily walk to the main attractions. Stroll through the nearby Royal Botanic Gardens, see the angular modern architecture of Sydney Opera House, and check out ancient Pacific art at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.

Things To Do in Sydney (White Bay)

Dramatic Views

Street view of The Rocks in Sydney, Australia

Street view of The Rocks in Sydney, Australia

Dramatic Views

Head to Circular Quay to see the two most famous Sydney landmarks: Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. Then, walk to the Royal Botanic Gardens to get amazing views from Mrs. Macquarie's Chair. Alternatively, see the landmarks from the sea on one of Circular Quay's many public ferry services.

Bondi Beach

People relaxing on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia

People relaxing on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia

Bondi Beach

Bondi is undoubtedly Australia's most popular beach, but it more than deserves the accolades, with its surf, white sand and turquoise waters. Swim between the flags or head to the open saltwater pools at Bondi Icebergs. Don't miss walking the famous Bondi to Coogee coastal trail for impressive seaside views.

Boats docked on the pier at Darling Harbour in Sydney, Australia

Daring and Darling

There are plenty of attractions to enjoy around Darling Harbour. Wander through the Chinese Garden of Friendship. Visit the Australian National Maritime Museum or Madame Tussaud's. Cruise from White Bay, Sydney and see the animals at Sea Life Sydney Aquarium or Wild Life Sydney Zoo, or head out on a jet boat ride with Sydney Jet.

A grilled barramundi steak on a white plate

Local Cuisine

Enjoy the bounty of the local seas and pastures while you're in Sydney. Try Fraser Island spanner crab or Cape York barramundi, typically served pan-fried with herb oil. With your White Bay, Sydney cruise, seek out Macleay Valley suckling pig or roasted Hunter Valley quail. For dessert or a sweet breakfast, check out Blackstar Pastry with their uniquely flavored cakes like strawberry and watermelon or raspberry and lychee.

Souvenir boomerangs for sale in Australia

Shopping

Check if The Rocks Market is open during your visit, as it has many stalls selling unique Sydney-inspired products, including handmade postcards, bookmarks, magnets and boomerangs. For an authentic Aboriginal painting, visit the Aboriginal Art Shop at Sydney Opera House or the Spirit Gallery in the Rocks Centre.

Insider's Tips

1Purchase an Opal Card to use Sydney's public transport, including trains, buses and ferries.

2Look out for signs for Wi-Fi; a lot of public places around the city now have free Wi-Fi hotspots.